Renee L. Sassman, 68, of Whitewater, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025 at Rainbow Hospice Center in Johnson Creek, WI.

Renee was born on February 19, 1957 in Elkhorn, WI the daughter of Raymond and Ramona (Wambold) Sdano. She grew up in the Whitewater area and graduated from Whitewater High School. Renee was united in marriage to Gary Sassman on October 15, 1977 at the Whitewater United Methodist Church and the Lord blessed their union with two children, Erin and Jonathan. Renee will be remembered for her kindness, her empathy toward others and her sense of humor. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and spending time with those closest to her. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by those she leaves behind.

She is survived by: her loving husband, Gary Sassman of Whitewater; her children, Erin (Tim) Haak of Fort Atkinson and Jonathan Sassman of Whitewater; her granddaughter, Jane Haak of Fort Atkinson; and her siblings, Rochelle (Les) Ahrens of Palmyra, Rick Sdano of Whitewater, Roxanne (Mike) Rappold of Whitewater, Ron (Robin) Sdano of Whitewater, and Roger (Joyce) Sdano of Whitewater. She is further survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Renee is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ryan Sdano.

Renee will be laid to rest during a private family service at Hillside Cemetery in Palmyra.

Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Palmyra and Eagle, WI is serving the family. To place an online condolence please visit gibsonfuneral.com